Two families have paid tribute to a Truro couple who died following a collision in Bude on Monday, April 18.

Paul Parker, aged 63, and Pamela Osborne, aged 69, were travelling on a motorbike which was involved in a collision with a van on the A39.

The couple sustained critical injuries and, sadly, died at the scene.

Paying tribute to Pamela Osborne, her family said: "Our mum; so loving, caring, and thoughtful.

"She thought the world of all her family; she was a great mum, nan and great nan and always tried to make the most of her later years of life with her partner Paul, doing what they both loved - anything to do with bikes.

"She was always a fighter and battled cancer on various occasions, and always managed to come through it.

"She will be truly missed by so many.

"Our only comfort is that she died doing what she loved, with who she loved.

"Rest in peace Mum xxxxx."

Falmouth Packet: The couple died following a collision in Bude on Monday 18 April.The couple died following a collision in Bude on Monday 18 April.

The family of Paul Parker also paid tribute to him, saying: "Dad was a larger-than-life character.

"He would always stop for a chat with anyone, and this would normally end in plenty of laughter too.

"During his action-packed life, he competed in many forms of motor sports; on two and four wheels, took to the air and travelled the world.

"He was a proud serviceman in the RAF Regiment and even prouder of his grandchildren.

"Most recently for the last 16 years he could be found keeping the Cornish fire brigade’s fleet on the road, travelling between stations, carrying out maintenance and repairing the machines.

"Time spent behind the handlebars of a bike were where he’d spend as much of his free time as possible, nearly always with Pam on the back, seeing sights, trying out as many fish and chip shops up and down the country as well as their big trips across Europe in the summer months.

"You’ve left a big hole in our lives, and we know you’ll be sorely missed by your friends, colleagues past and present, and fellow bikers.

"We want to thank everyone for their kind words and support at this difficult time.

"Rest in peace Dad and Pam."